First time posting here, so hopefully I can get some expert recommendations. I need to replace all of my casement windows in a 1978 brick ranch. I'm located in SW Virginia and I have prices all over the board, 11k for BF Rich to 36K for Gorell, with Simonton and Marvin in the middle. To be honest, I'm completely lost with such a broad price spectrum. Below are the window sizes if that helps:

Looks like 30 units + a 5 panel bay. As WoW said, some additional info on options and install details would help, but as a ballpark, a fair price for a very good product will probably fall somewhere in the $20's give or take... Like maybe at or a little under $20k on the low end if it is very basic, or pressing the $30k mark if there are a bunch of options and/or more complex install. Gorell and Simonton are decent, but in vinyl I prefer Okna/Himark, Sunrise or Softlite. If you are considering wood, Marvin is about as good as it gets. If you Marvin quote is falling in much under the top bid, then it is probably some pretty good pricing.

No special options, just casements with brown exterior and white interior. I quoted the Simonton reflections 5500, Marvin Integrity and I forgot what model the Gorell was. The Marvin quote come in at 17k including a 6' patio door. I contacted Okna but was told there is no dealer in my area. The territory manager from Sunrise has yet to respond to numerous emails I have sent over the last month, so I'm not interested in them. Also, theses prices were just for the windows, no installation. Thanks!

Observations:1) A brown ext with white int is actually a pretty pricey option with most manufacturers, particularly vinyl.2) That Marvin price sounds very good (again, if you want wood), while that Gorell price is out of this world high if it does not include installation.3) I believe that you are out of Windows on Washington's service area for "Installed" services, but given that you are not that far away, he may be willing to work with you on a "cash and carry" basis for the Okna product. It would be worthwhile to at least explore the option. ... That product is my preferred of that bunch by a healthy margin.

It's a shame you were treated that way by Sunrise, as their two-tone window is a co-extrusion and that's really nice, plus their casements are one of the better looking high performance options out there.

In the interest of full disclosure, let me just say that I've worked with WoW in the past and find them to be a top-flight organization. Great product, great company, great price... Don't take my word for it though, all you need to do is compare it to the other quotes that you have received. The product and price will speak for themselves... Compare the u-value, design pressure, and air infiltration ratings of all of your options and the picture will become more clear as it pertains to overall quality and performance are concerned.

In the interest of full disclosure, let me just say that I've worked with WoW in the past and find them to be a top-flight organization. Great product, great company, great price... Don't take my word for it though, all you need to do is compare it to the other quotes that you have received. The product and price will speak for themselves... Compare the u-value, design pressure, and air infiltration ratings of all of your options and the picture will become more clear as it pertains to overall quality and performance are concerned.

Very well said Brandon. WOW is a first class operation and OKNA manufacturers some of the nicest vinyl products I've encountered to date.

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